SHAH ALAM - The victory secured by Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state election reflects the people's confidence in efforts to unite the ummah.
Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the results also conveyed a message of the people's hopes for an administration that is fair, welfare-oriented and safeguards harmony within the multiracial society.
“The election results carry a meaningful message, particularly regarding the people's confidence in efforts to unite the ummah, as well as their hopes for an administration that is fair, welfare-oriented and preserves harmony within the multiracial society.
“Pas is mindful of the enormous responsibility and trust placed in us by the people. Our priority is to translate this victory into an agenda that promotes welfare, integrity and fairness for all,” he said in a statement posted on Facebook on Saturday.
As of 10.30pm, unofficial results of the Melaka polls showed the BN-PN alliance securing 24 of the 28 State Legislative Assembly seats, giving it a two-thirds majority to form the state government.
Of the total, BN won 21 seats while PN secured three, with Pakatan Harapan (PH) winning the remaining four seats.
In the polls, BN contested 23 seats while PN fielded candidates in five seats, following political cooperation between the two coalitions to face the election.
Abdul Hadi also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the people of Melaka for the mandate and confidence given to both political coalitions.
He also congratulated the leadership of BN and PN, their candidates, workers and party machinery for their dedication and spirit of cooperation throughout the election campaign.
“Alhamdulillah, I express my utmost gratitude to Allah SWT and extend my appreciation to the people of Melaka for the mandate and confidence given to PN and BN in the Melaka polls.
“May Allah bless this victory, guide every step taken by the leadership entrusted with this responsibility and grant them the strength to serve with sincerity and a deep sense of responsibility,” he said.